I know this has been discussed before but I can

SportContacts2? Don't rate them personally, but they were on my 1st vRS when I got it. If you do consider changing to 225x45x17, then you can't go wrong with Pirelli PZero Rosso's.

why do you feel that using v-rated tyres is a "downgrade"? There is no benefit in using a higher speed rating tyre :confused:

In my experience, if you can get them in the right size, Goodyear F1's are great, and good value too

why do you feel that using v-rated tyres is a "downgrade"? There is no benefit in using a higher speed rating tyre :confused:

Well, it is a notifiable modification, and the speed rating of the tyres takes into account other things than just the maximum speed of the car, such as cornering and braking ability, and maximum GVW.

Oh and you might not save as much as you'd think by downrating tyres anyway. When I got my Proxes T1-Rs, the tyre dealer wanted to quote me for V as well as W rated, and discovered that the V-rated tyres were under

I have Eagle F1s on my OCty RS Mk1, the grip is anmazing compared to the standard Contis, which are very expensive too. I followed the advice on the forum and changed sizes to a 45 profile which has saved cost too, but you have to buy 5 (one for the spare ideally).

I cannot praise the F1s enough though, great tyre and thus far is 8000 miles in with average wear.....

I have Eagle F1s on my OCty RS Mk1, the grip is anmazing compared to the standard Contis, which are very expensive too. I followed the advice on the forum and changed sizes to a 45 profile which has saved cost too, but you have to buy 5 (one for the spare ideally).

I cannot praise the F1s enough though, great tyre and thus far is 8000 miles in with average wear.....

Wet grip is good too.

I use F1's on my 4x4 Sierra Cosworth, including track days, and the wear rate is much better than I'd expected.